The Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corp. is reaching out to the community for volunteers interested in helping the city grow. At least one new member is immediately needed on the board of directors, and there may be two vacancies, according to EDC officials. The organization will begin accepting applications immediately. The EDC board meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM. The recent death of board president Steve Webster, who joined the organization in 2006 and served as president since 2008, created one of the vacancies. Board member Linda Rankin is now serving as president. Under Webster's leadership the board courted new businesses to open in Gun Barrel City that would enhance the resort-like character of Cedar Creek Lake's business community, according to a statement by him on the organization's website. The goal also has been to provide jobs for full-time residents of the lake area. In addition to new restaurants and retail businesses, civic leaders have also expressed interest in bringing manufacturers to the area in recent months. Applicants for the board must have solid business backgrounds and be qualified voters in Gun Barrel City. Each appointment is for a two-year term. Applications can be picked up at the EDC office at City Hall, 1720 W. Main St. The application can also be downloaded from the EDC website at http://gbcedc.com The applications can be returned in person, e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 903-887-7423. The deadline for return of applications is Sept. 10, 2013. Call 903-887-1899 for information.